torment

TOR'MENT, noun [Latin tormentum.; torqueo, torno; Eng. tour; that is, from twisting, straining.]1. Extreme pain; anguish; the utmost degree of misery, either of body or mind.The more I seePleasure about me, so much I feelTorment within me.Lest they also come into this place of torment Luke 16:28. Revelation 9:5. 14.2. That which gives pain, vexation or misery.They brought to him all sick people that were taken with divers diseases and torments. Matthew 4:24.3. An engine for casting stones.TORMENT', verb transitive To put to extreme pain or anguish; to inflict excruciating pain and misery, either of body or mind.Art thou come hither to torment us before the time? Matthew 8:29.He shall be tormented with fire and brimstone. Revelation 14:11.1. To pain; to distress.Lord, my servant lieth at home sick of the palsy, grievously tormented. Matthew 8:29.2. To tease; to vex; to harass; as, to be tormented with importunities, or with petty annoyances.3. To put into great agitation.They soaring on main wingTormented all the air. [Unusual.]